Kidnapping Awareness and Prevention for Business Travelers Course

Each day, thousands of business executives travel internationally to countries where the threat of kidnap and ransom (K&R) is a genuine reality. Would your people know what to do if they were suddenly abducted off the street in a foreign land? Would your company know how to respond? Do you have a plan in place for this scenario and have your travelers been trained on what to expect during their capture? For the overwhelming majority of companies, the answer to these questions is “No”.

At SMI’s “Kidnapping Awareness and Prevention for Business Travelers Course”, your executives will receive the training they need to understand the threats faced when traveling and help them avoid danger. In addition, should they fall victim to a kidnapping incident, they will be armed with the knowledge to better comprehend and cope with their situation.

In this fast-paced, two-day course, students will learn:

Day One

Understanding the Threat (and Business) of Kidnap and Ransom

The Differences between Kidnappings and Hostage Situations

The Various Methods of Kidnappings

Kidnapper Modus Operandi and the Phases of a Kidnapping

How Not to Become a Target

Pre-Departure Contingency Planning

Day Two

What to Expect Should You be Kidnapped

How to Cope During a Kidnapping

Psychological Factors

Escape and Survival

Rescue

Recovery Phase

Your employees are your organization’s greatest assets. Demonstrate your duty of care, by providing them with the knowledge to keep safe while traveling.